Tennessee PROBATE -Inactive Estate Dismissal Procedures refer to the different processes under the law of the state of Tennessee that allow estates of deceased persons to be formally closed and all assets to be distributed to the rightful heirs and beneficiaries. There are two main types of Tennessee PROBATE -Inactive Estate Dismissal Procedures: voluntary dismissal and involuntary dismissal. Voluntary dismissal is when the estate is closed due to the agreement of all parties involved, including the heirs, creditors, and executors. Involuntary dismissal is when the court orders the estate to be closed due to inactivity by the executor or other parties involved. Both procedures require the filing of a petition with the probate court and the approval of the court. The process of dismissing an inactive estate in Tennessee may also involve the publication of a notice in a local newspaper, the collection of any remaining debts, and the division of the remaining assets among the heirs.